Experts say tax reform will take backseat in Obama’s State of the Union address

By Bernie Becker

President Obama made some glancing nods toward tax reform in his State of the Union address in 2011. And a year later, tax observers from both sides of the aisle say not to expect much more this time around.

To be sure, the president is expected on Tuesday to urge lawmakers to hammer out a year-long extension of the payroll tax cut, which White House officials have called a top priority for 2012.

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